Kalkberg, Artificial mountain in Cologne, Germany
The Kalkberg stands 32 meters above the surrounding terrain and reaches a total height of 79 meters above sea level in northwestern Cologne.
Created from industrial waste of the Chemical Factory Kalk, the mountain formation ceased in 1972 before the first German Waste Act implementation.
The mountain serves as an authorized location for graffiti artists who regularly organize events and create murals on its designated legal walls.
A 50-centimeter clay layer covers the entire surface to prevent water from carrying potential contaminants into the groundwater system.
Local residents named it 'Kalker Alpen' during winter months when snow covered its bare surface in the early construction period.
Location: Cologne
GPS coordinates: 50.94756,6.99930
Latest update: March 17, 2025 20:11
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